MAN. CITY scouting Benfica half-back FLORENTINO

According to both UK and Portuguese sources, 20-year old deep-lying midfielder Florentino, more and more of a powerhouse for Benfica, is being scouted by Manchester City. A 120 million euros exit fee is set upon the 1999-born, previously linked to Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and AS Roma as well.

Addressed with the heavy injury occurred to Florian Thauvin, whom might undergo surgery soon, Olympique Marseille boss, André Villas-Boas, stated: "Yes, I read about the club being keen on Hatem Ben Arfa. But we aren't planning any move on free agents. Not on&nbsp